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  • 11-02-2021
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What is the slope (grade) of a road that rises 10 feet for every horizontal change of 25 feet?

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Answer:

[tex]m = \frac{2}{5} [/tex]

Step-by-step explanation:

Slope formula:

[tex]m = \frac{rise}{run} [/tex]

Given:

Rise: 10

Run: 25

Replace with the given information, simplify after

[tex]m = \frac{10}{25} [/tex]

Divide numerator and denominator by 5

[tex] m = \frac{10 \div 5}{25 \div 5} [/tex]

Answer:

[tex]m = \frac{2}{5} ft[/tex]

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